Wright named City Employee of the Year

Wednesday

Steve Wright was honored as the City of St. Augustine's 2009 Employee of the Year during a recent ceremony at the annual Employee Service Award Program.

Although Wright has been with the city five years, he has more than 15 years of prior experience in the area of solid waste gained through his employment with BFI Waste Services.

Wright, a St. Augustine native, and his wife, Cindi, have three children: Jordan, who has a family of her own with two children; Britanny, a student at St. Johns River Community College; and Robert, a sophomore at St. Augustine High School, where he plays football and is in the band.

As members of Trinity Episcopal Church for the past 20 years, the Wright family has served in many capacities, with Steve Wright now serving as usher and previously as a member of the vestry.

Although busy working and raising a family, Wright regretted not receiving his high school diploma.

He credited Martha Graham, director of Public Works, saying she "gave me the boot that I needed" to get his GED.

He said he got "tears in my eyes" after earning his GED.

"Steve's a hard worker and deserves this honor," said Rick Stevens, supervisor of Solid Waste Division.

The annual award was presented by City Manager Bill Harriss.

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